Parliament honors Ion and Doina Aldea-Teodorovici, 33 years after their passing: “Voices of hope and freedom”

At the beginning of the session on October 30, the deputies held a moment of silence in memory of artists Ion and Doina Aldea-Teodorovici, honoring them 33 years after the tragic road accident that claimed their lives. During the plenary session, the Speaker of the Parliament, Igor Grosu, stated that through their work, Ion and Doina Aldea-Teodorovici gave a voice to hope and freedom, inspired generations, and united the hearts of Romanians everywhere.

PSRM nominates Vlad Batrîncea as Parliament Vice President and proposes initiatives to ‘de-capture’ the state and depoliticize institutions

The faction of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) plans to propose the establishment of a special commission and the adoption of a declaration aimed at the “decapitation of the state and the depoliticization of institutions.” These two initiatives were announced during a press briefing in advance of the parliamentary session scheduled for Thursday, October 30.

Defense Ministry: No unauthorized overflights detected in Moldova’s airspace

The Ministry of Defense announced that the National Army's airspace monitoring systems did not detect any overflights over the Republic of Moldova last night. This statement comes in response to reports on certain Telegram channels claiming there were unauthorized flights in the northern part of the country.

PHOTO | “Gheorghe Asachi” Lyceum director and company representative detained for corruption in Chisinau

Natalia Bulat, the director of the "Gheorghe Asachi" Theoretical Lyceum in Chisinau, and a representative of a business entity were detained on Thursday, October 30, by the National Anticorruption Center (CNA) for involvement in corruption. Additionally, one of the school's deputy directors and several other business entities are under investigation in connection with the same case.

PISA experts on the Government's program: EU membership – a strategic necessity imposed by the security environment

The program unveiled by the designated Prime Minister, Alexandru Munteanu, proposes a security model that prioritizes citizens while emphasizing European integration, according to the Platform for Security and Defense Initiatives (PISA). The organization's analysis suggests that the success of this program will hinge on the government's ability to turn its stated commitments into concrete actions. This transformation aims to enhance national resilience and accelerate accession to the European Union.

Man from Cantemir sentenced to years in prison for killing his uncle with a chair

A 34-year-old man from a locality in the Cantemir district was sentenced to 15 years in prison for murder committed with particular cruelty. The incident occurred when he invited his uncle over for a visit. After drinking alcohol together, they got into an argument, which escalated, resulting in the man beating his uncle to death.

Parliament approves its vice-presidents, Standing Bureau, and standing committees

The session to establish the new Parliament began on October 22 and will continue on Thursday, October 31. The agenda includes discussions on the election of the vice-presidents of the Legislative, the formation of the Standing Bureau, and the establishment of the standing committees.

STATEMENT | “The Munteanu Cabinet is political, yet the technocratic PM could serve as a bridge between sides”

Although half of the ministers in the Munteanu Government are technocrats, it remains a political executive supported by the governing party. Stefan Bejan from WatchDog.md expressed his concerns on the show IN CONTEXT on Moldova 1 TV, stating that he doubts the new government will receive broad support in Parliament. This is despite several parliamentary factions declaring their pro-European stance.

Analyst Mihai Isac on Moldova 1 TV: “Let’s give the Munteanu Government 100 days of grace”

The Munteanu government needs support from opposition parties to successfully implement reforms and achieve European integration objectives, according to Black Sea analyst Mihai Isac in an interview with Moldova 1 TV. During parliamentary consultations led by Prime Minister-designate Alexandru Munteanu, Isac highlighted that the new government will face challenges in the areas of the economy, security, and reintegration. He pointed out that some political parties are "continuing the political war during the electoral process to gain political advantages" and "parasitising the country's democratic process."

30-day arrest for Râșcani district president over alleged destabilization plot in Moldova

The President of the Rascani district, Vladimir Mizdrenco, was placed under preventive arrest for 30 days at the request of the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS). This action is part of an investigation into training conducted in Serbia aimed at preparing for mass disturbances in the Republic of Moldova. Additionally, Municipal Councilor Maxim Moroșanu, the second official implicated in the investigation, is being monitored while at large and is prohibited from leaving the country.

Maia Sandu met with the Prime Minister of Armenia at the Paris Peace Forum

President Maia Sandu of the Republic of Moldova met with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of the Republic of Armenia during the Paris Peace Forum. Their discussions centered on promoting peace and stability in Europe and enhancing bilateral cooperation between their two countries.

Maia Sandu, at the Paris Peace Forum: "EU enlargement is not an act of charity, but of security"

In the past three elections, the Republic of Moldova has encountered intense propaganda from the Kremlin, supported by illegal funding and the involvement of priests acting as "influencers" both in churches and on TikTok. President Maia Sandu remarked at the Paris Peace Forum on Wednesday, October 29, that our country has "defended its democracy" and successfully resisted these efforts, thanks to audiovisual regulations and the work of independent media investigations.